The Future of Instructional Technology

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The Future of Instructional Technology

• Albert L. Ingram, Ph.D.
• College of Education
• Kent State University

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Areas of Instructional Technology

• Hardware
• Software
• Techniques and Processes

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Hardware

• Bigger and Faster
• Computers
• Networks
• Storage
• Ability to actually deliver what we want
• Multimedia
• Artificial intelligence

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Software

• Authoring
• Support
• Delivery
• Other Resources

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Processes and Techniques

• Instructional Design Models
• Educational Philosophies
• Instructional Strategies
• Assessment Techniques

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Instructional Design and Development Models

• Situation-dependent
• Related to educational philosophies
• Negotiated

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Educational Philosophies

• Direct Instruction
• Constructivism

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Instructional Strategies

• Active Learning
• Problem-based/Case-based learning
• Collaborative Learning

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Assessment Techniques

• Adaptive Testing
• Portfolios
• Negotiations